By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Following a special election in Rhode Island, Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) became the state’s first Black U.S. Representative on Nov. 13. Amo won his seat in a special election on Nov. 7. “I am proud to be the representative from Rhode Island’s first congressional district,” said Amo on […]
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Maryland Military Coalition hosts 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com State Del. Michael J. Rogers (D-Md.-32), State Sen. Michael A. Jackson (D-Md.-27) and Del. Edith J. Patterson (D-Md.-28) were all honored at the Maryland Military Coalition’s (MMC) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon at the Naval Academy Club on Nov. 1. The MMC, an armed services advocacy […]
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First Black U.S. Representative for Rhode Island sworn into office
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Following a special election in Rhode Island, Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) became the state’s first Black U.S. Representative on Nov. 13. Amo won his seat in a special election on Nov. 7. “I am proud to be the representative from Rhode Island’s first congressional district,” said Amo on […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser declares public emergency to address youth violence and opioid deaths
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a public emergency on Nov. 13, effective immediately, which will provide D.C. with more ways to address the youth violence issue and the opioid crisis. “The public emergency will allow us to streamline and expedite our responses,” said Bowser at a live-streamed press conference. […]
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U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes will not run for re-election
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Speaking of running for office, another congressional seat has opened up for the 2024 election after U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03) announced he will not run for re-election on Oct. 26. “My siblings and I grew up with the teaching that there are many ways to serve. Being […]
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Trone leads juvenile justice and re-entry discussion in Baltimore
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Community members and activists gathered at Baltimore Unity Hall on Oct. 27 to participate in discussions on juvenile justice and the re-entry formerly incarcerated into American society and specifically in Baltimore. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.-06), who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, led the conversation. “If […]
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SNAP benefits to expand in 2024, alleviating struggles of D.C. residents
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many Washington, D.C. residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will soon see an increase in their monthly benefits. “SNAP is a critical lifeline for families across the country but, in particular, in D.C. our food and security numbers are high,” said Reana Kim, policy […]
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Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative holds forum on eliminating mass incarceration
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) held a forum on Nov. 6 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore to address how Maryland can approach incarceration differently. The MEJC called on community leaders and members to discuss a way forward to ensure Black and Brown people are […]
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Greenbelt, Md. selected for new FBI headquarters after a decade-long struggle
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com After nearly 10 years of back and forth about where the new FBI headquarters would be located, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) chose Greenbelt, Md., on Nov. 8. The other two options were Landover, Md. and Springfield, Va. “GSA looks forward to building the FBI a state-of-the-art […]
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2023 Maryland legislation supporting veterans
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As Maryland recognizes its veterans for their service to the state and the nation, it is important to highlight what work is being done to support veterans on the legislative level. Legislative support means creation of laws and funding that help uphold or initiate aid for Maryland’s veterans […]
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Maryland legislators reflect on life lessons gained from serving in the armed forces
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As Maryland recognizes its veterans for their service to the state and the nation, it is important to highlight what work is being done to support veterans on the legislative level. Legislative support means creation of laws and funding that help uphold or initiate aid for Maryland’s veterans […]
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Governor Moore highlights the importance of transportation investments in Charm City at Greater Baltimore Committee summit
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott addressed the importance of transportation investments in Baltimore, creating economic opportunity and what the state has done thus far on Oct. 16. “In the first ten months of our administration, we’ve shown that in partnership, progress is possible,” […]
